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November 30, 2026
Joe Beckman
ISBN 978-1634893725
Mental health
In this teen mental health book for parents, teachers, and youth leaders, international speaker Joe Beckman takes the popular presentations he's shared with over 1,500 schools, to create truly empowered mentors―and reconnected kids.
More than ever, kids are feeling the burn of living in the fast-paced, do-it-all, win-at-any-cost, boredom-is-bad, hyperconnected-yet-totally-disconnected society we surround them with. More than ever, they are looking for answers.
They are looking to their parents, teachers, coaches, youth pastors, mentors . . . and as the adults who are answering, what are we telling them? What are the most important messages ALL kids need to hear in today's world?
Teaching kids to thrive and regulate emotions may seem like a challenge. Especially when parenting teens with depression and anxiety, it's hard to know the right thing to say.
Just Look Up is a small book that tackles this big task ― providing concise and practical advice that fits into everyday dinner table and youth group conversations.
Combining humor, authenticity, and heart, Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and maybe most importantly, human connection.
In this quick and inspirational read, discover:
research-based practices for childhood mental health, human connection, and self-worth,
the right thing to say to teens with intense emotions,
a template for managing screentime and conquering cell phone addiction,
student and teacher study guides packed with inspirational self-help, and
companion videos and discussion starters to empower the kids you care about.
This kids mental health book blends the modern understanding of Matt Haig's Notes on an Anxious Planet with the practical applicability of What Great Teachers Do Different.
It's time to lift up our heads, shake off the fog, reconnect――and do it together.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
November 30, 2026
Joe Beckman
ISBN 978-1634893725
Mental health
In this teen mental health book for parents, teachers, and youth leaders, international speaker Joe Beckman takes the popular presentations he's shared with over 1,500 schools, to create truly empowered mentors―and reconnected kids.
More than ever, kids are feeling the burn of living in the fast-paced, do-it-all, win-at-any-cost, boredom-is-bad, hyperconnected-yet-totally-disconnected society we surround them with. More than ever, they are looking for answers.
They are looking to their parents, teachers, coaches, youth pastors, mentors . . . and as the adults who are answering, what are we telling them? What are the most important messages ALL kids need to hear in today's world?
Teaching kids to thrive and regulate emotions may seem like a challenge. Especially when parenting teens with depression and anxiety, it's hard to know the right thing to say.
Just Look Up is a small book that tackles this big task ― providing concise and practical advice that fits into everyday dinner table and youth group conversations.
Combining humor, authenticity, and heart, Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and maybe most importantly, human connection.
In this quick and inspirational read, discover:
research-based practices for childhood mental health, human connection, and self-worth,
the right thing to say to teens with intense emotions,
a template for managing screentime and conquering cell phone addiction,
student and teacher study guides packed with inspirational self-help, and
companion videos and discussion starters to empower the kids you care about.
This kids mental health book blends the modern understanding of Matt Haig's Notes on an Anxious Planet with the practical applicability of What Great Teachers Do Different.
It's time to lift up our heads, shake off the fog, reconnect――and do it together.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
